Developing a Clinically Representative Model of Periprosthetic Joint Infection

The poor treatment outcomes for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) reflect the limited understanding that currently exists regarding the pathogenesis of this devastating clinical problem. Current animal models of PJI are limited in their translational nature primarily because of their inability to recreate the periprosthetic environment. A greater mechanistic understanding of the musculoskeletal and immune systems of small animals, such as mice and rats, provides a more robust platform for modeling and examining the pathogenesis of PJI. A clinically representative PJI model must involve an implant that recreates the periprosthetic space and be amenable to methodologies that identify implant biofilm as well as quantify the peri-implant bacterial load.
Source: JBJS - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Basic Science, Hip, Infection, Knee Current Concepts Review Source Type: research